Best Start Grant School Age Payment

Posted on May 24, 2019

Scotland’s new Best Start Grant School Age Payment will open for applications on Monday 3^rd June.

The benefit (delivered by Social Security Scotland) will see eligible families receive £250 to help with things such as educational toys and after school activities.

The payment builds on the recent Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment.

For further information, please visit the Scottish Government website.

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